Top Attractions in Lyon, Episode 113

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Lyon is on the Rhone Valley and the second largest city in France. It is famous for its gastronomy and economic dynamism. But what is it like as a visitor? How much time should you plan to stay? What are the top attractions in Lyon?

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Hotels Recommended in this Episode: Annie stayed at the Ibis Styles Lyon Part-Dieu. It was clean, comfortable, quiet (despite the proximity to the main train station) , the breakfast buffet was good, the staff professional, and the nearest tram station is right across the street. We'd stay there again!

Episode Highlights

Musings on how to select a hotel in a large city

French tip of the week

Answer to a listener question on health care in France

The 6 most salient points in the history of Lyon

#1 The capital of the Roman Gaul

#2 Commercial hub during the Renaissance

#3 The French Revolution

#4 Top attractions in Lyon today

#5 Auguste and Louis Lumière

#6 The city during the Résistance

Annie's visit

Traboules

Gastronomy

La Fourvière Basilica

A few other highlights

What else should you visit nearby?

Conclusion: food, wine, a beautiful downtown and a friendly athmostphere. These are the top attractions in Lyon!

I first became aware of Lyon in 1992 spending and studying here for my Junior Year abroad. And while Paris is indeed considered a true “World City,” I nonetheless remain utterly enchanted by and under the spell of Lyon to this very day.

Thank you for serving as my guides down such an amazing trip down Memory Lane.

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Annie Sargent is the producer of the Join Us in France Travel Podcast. She lives in France with her husband and daughter. We're a French-American family: Annie born and raised in France but lived in the US for 20 years, David born and raised in the US but living in France for over 13 years.
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